Facilities at the Energy Institute
The energy institute (EI) is located in an attractive Grade II* listed Georgian building which was once home to the famous Victorian architect Sir Alfred Waterhouse. Sir Alfred Waterhouse set up his home and architectural practice in 1865. Two of Waterhouse’s most famous buildings are Manchester Town Hall and The Natural History Museum ‘a cathedral of nature’.
The history of 61 New Cavendish Street
61 New Cavendish Street underwent a refurbishment which enabled the EI to showcase the retrofitting of an historic property with energy efficient features. Members and external organisations are invited to hire the rooms to hold conferences, meetings and seminars.
Our friendly and experienced staff can ensure all your venue requirements are catered for, each of our rooms are air conditioned and layouts can be adapted according to your own specifications. All rooms may be hired for sessions between 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:30 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Find us
Location
Tube
The EI is located within 10 minutes walk of five tube stations - Regent's Park, Great Portland Street, Warren Street, Goodge Street and Oxford Street. (Tube website)
Rail
Direct connections to mainline stations Paddington, Charing Cross, King's Cross/St Pancras, Liverpool Street, Victoria and Euston are simple via the underground system. (National Rail enquiries)
Black cabs
Black cabs are normally freely available in central London. A taxi ride from Euston or King's Cross/St Pancras will take approximately 15 minutes, depending on the time of day. Journeys from other stations will take longer. Visit the Transport for London website for more information.
Car parks
If you choose to travel by car (don't forget to pay the congestion charge!), the nearest NCP car parks are located within a 10-minute walk from the Energy Institute. They are at Carburton Street and Portland Place. There is also a large underground private car park in Cavendish Square.
Room hire options
Members and external organisations are invited to hire the rooms to hold conferences, meetings and seminars. Our Friendly and experienced staff can ensure all your venue requirements are catered for, each of our room are air conditioned and can be adapted according to your own specifications.
All our rooms may be hired for sessions between 09:00 – 13:00 and between 14:00 and 17:30 Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
The Waterhouse room
The Waterhouse room was named after the famous Victorian architect, Sir Alfred Waterhouse, who lived in the house during the 19th century.
- 12 people
- TV, speaker, etc.
- Ground floor
Room description
- Half day room hire: £150
- Full day room hire: £280
- Boardroom: 12
- Standing Reception: 30
- Widescreen TV
- Audio visual
- Skype
- Laptop
- Boardroom meeting
- Break out room
- Video conferencing / Skype calls
- Teleconferencing
Equipment
- Half day: £10
- Whole day: £20
- Half day: £12.50
- Whole day: £25
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
*Please note requests for equipment (electronic or otherwise) must be made in advance as cannot be guaranteed if requested on the day.
Request a booking
Terms and conditions
Written confirmation of room hire is required and must be made by email. All listed price are subject to VAT 10% discount on the room hire for EI members. If cancellation is made after a confirmed booking, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged. If a cancellation has to be made within five working days prior to the booking, then a 50% charge be will applicable. Meeting running over 17:30 will incur additional charges and will be charged at an hourly rate.Opening hours 08:00 – 17:00 The building closes at 17:30 Please be advised due to the constraints of the building design we are unable to offer wheelchair access (there are no disabled toilet facilities available) A deposit of the full room hire price will be taken on a confirmed booking, and we would kindly ask that this could be paid in advance of the booking date.
The Council room
The Council room is elegant with detail pillars and a stunning fireplace.
- 18 people
- TV, speaker, etc.
- Ground floor
Room description
- Half day room hire: £200
- Full day room hire: £350
- Boardroom: 18
- Classroom: 12
- U-shape: 15
- Widescreen TV
- Audio visual
- Skype
- Laptop
- Boardroom meeting
- Training room
- Break out room
- Video conferencing / Skype calls
- Teleconferencing
Equipment
- Half day: £10
- Whole day: £20
- Half day: £12.50
- Whole day: £25
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
*Please note requests for equipment (electronic or otherwise) must be made in advance as cannot be guaranteed if requested on the day.
Request a booking
Terms and conditions
Written confirmation of room hire is required and must be made by email. All listed price are subject to VAT 10% discount on the room hire for EI members. If cancellation is made after a confirmed booking, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged. If a cancellation has to be made within five working days prior to the booking, then a 50% charge be will applicable. Meeting running over 17:30 will incur additional charges and will be charged at an hourly rate.Opening hours 08:00 – 17:00 The building closes at 17:30 Please be advised due to the constraints of the building design we are unable to offer wheelchair access (there are no disabled toilet facilities available) A deposit of the full room hire price will be taken on a confirmed booking, and we would kindly ask that this could be paid in advance of the booking date.
The Lecture theatre
The lecture theatre is a bright modern auditorium.
- 100 people
- Lectern / Mic
- Basement floor
Room description
- Half day room hire: £850
- Full day room hire: £1200
- Boardroom: 36
- Theatre: 100 w/o catering / 60 w/ catering
- U-shape: 30
- Classroom: 40
- Cabaret: 30
- Large screen
- Audio visual
- Skype
- Laptop
- Lectern / Mic
- Boardroom meeting
- Conference
- Video conferencing / Skype calls
- Teleconferencing
- Training
- Seminars
Equipment
- Half day: £10
- Whole day: £20
- Half day: £12.50
- Whole day: £25
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
*Please note requests for equipment (electronic or otherwise) must be made in advance as cannot be guaranteed if requested on the day.
Request a booking
Terms and conditions
Written confirmation of room hire is required and must be made by email. All listed price are subject to VAT 10% discount on the room hire for EI members. If cancellation is made after a confirmed booking, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged. If a cancellation has to be made within five working days prior to the booking, then a 50% charge be will applicable. Meeting running over 17:30 will incur additional charges and will be charged at an hourly rate.Opening hours 08:00 – 17:00 The building closes at 17:30 Please be advised due to the constraints of the building design we are unable to offer wheelchair access (there are no disabled toilet facilities available) A deposit of the full room hire price will be taken on a confirmed booking, and we would kindly ask that this could be paid in advance of the booking date.
The Kelvin room
The Kelvin room features a high quality pendentive ceiling. Its central image is peace and plenty, and the surrounding cherubs represent the four seasons. This lovely committee room is ideal for small meetings.
- 8 people
- TV, speaker, etc.
- First floor
Room description
- Half day room hire: £70
- Full day room hire: £140
- Boardroom: 8
- Large screen
- Audio visual
- Skype / Conference Call facilities
- Laptop
- Boardroom meeting
- Video conferencing / Skype calls
- Presentations
Equipment
- Half day: £10
- Whole day: £20
- Half day: £12.50
- Whole day: £25
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
- Half day: £30
- Whole day: £60
*Please note requests for equipment (electronic or otherwise) must be made in advance as cannot be guaranteed if requested on the day.
Request a booking
Terms and conditions
Written confirmation of room hire is required and must be made by email. All listed price are subject to VAT 10% discount on the room hire for EI members. If cancellation is made after a confirmed booking, a 10% cancellation fee will be charged. If a cancellation has to be made within five working days prior to the booking, then a 50% charge be will applicable. Meeting running over 17:30 will incur additional charges and will be charged at an hourly rate.Opening hours 08:00 – 17:00 The building closes at 17:30 Please be advised due to the constraints of the building design we are unable to offer wheelchair access (there are no disabled toilet facilities available) A deposit of the full room hire price will be taken on a confirmed booking, and we would kindly ask that this could be paid in advance of the booking date.